The Good Stuff

Muse 7-7-24

THE GOOD STUFF

Welcome back to The Good Stuff. I’m having a lot of fun pulling these together for you every few weeks! Keep sending me what’s lighting you up, let me know by hitting reply to this email. What's your summer pleasure?

Here’s what I’m into this month…

Listen

I'm about to fangirl here, so bear with me. Do I love skateboarding? Absolutely. Am I a fan of Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis? Without a doubt. And Keanu Reeves? Always! So, was I thrilled when two of my favorite worlds collided? You bet! If you share my enthusiasm for any of these passions or simply enjoy watching a group of men appreciating each other’s mastery of their crafts, join me in this episode of Hawk v Wolf featuring the members of Dogstar. Let’s fan out together!
 

Pack

This summer, we're spending a lot of time on the road. With the kid working at a skateboarding leadership camp, our days are filled with shuffling from place to place. Along with this comes a lot of gear—backpacks, equipment, and all the essentials that go inside. To accommodate a giant-sized water bottle, we found a handy little add-on originally intended for the kid’s Kanken backpack. However, it turns out this sweet and sturdy pocket easily attaches to most backpacks, creating space for that much-needed super-sized bottle of water. An added bonus is the drawstring top, perfect for stashing half-finished snacks, seashells, and feathers. I’m definitely a fan.

Hydrate

Looking for a practically indestructible water bottle to fit in that handy little pocket? This Yeti bottle is a worthwhile investment. We've kept ours in great shape over the years, despite countless drops and dishwasher runs. It keeps ice nice and cool, even in scorching temperatures, and the handle is perfectly sized for a walk, so it doesn’t feel like your water bottle is walking you. This model comes in various sizes, but I prefer the 26 oz best. You can even get it laser engraved with your name!

Wear

After my Dick Day post a few weeks back, I’ve definitely returned to my fine arts era. I love this fun and comfy sweatshirt from Megan Huntz offering those of us art school nerds a little tongue and cheek take on the ivy league sweatshirt. 

Protect

I am rarely seen in summer without a hat. When I was younger it was adding an extra level of protection for my light eyes. Now I just don’t like the way my scrunched face doesn’t seem to bounce back after a day spent squinting. Ooof. I usually wear a larger size sun hat, but I have been having fun with this basic baseball cap version from a Colorful Standard. Well made with a ton of fun colors to choose from there will be a hue made just for you. See what I did there?

What are you about this month? I'd love to give it a try!

xxx

LAS

Hi Friends! A quick note, I have updated my calendar for June Human Design Readings and Mentorship Interviews! Hit the buttons below to access my calendar to set up a full guided Reading or to schedule a fun chat to learn more about entering Mentorship with me. 

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SOLAR TRANSIT

7-7-24

Gate 53

Gate of Development

On July 7, the sun gracefully transits Gate 53, the Gate of Development. During this celestial transit, you are invited to embark on a journey of initiation and growth. Gate 53 encourages a deep exploration of your ability to embrace new beginnings and the transformative potential they hold, allowing you to channel your energies into purposeful and innovative endeavors.

The energy of Gate 53 advocates for embracing the spirit of starting anew. It is a time to break free from the status quo and venture into the unknown. This gate emphasizes the importance of taking the first step, even in the face of uncertainty, and trusting in the process of development. By initiating new projects and ideas, you lay the groundwork for future growth and transformation.

Gate 53 may bring feelings of restlessness or the fear of failure paired with overwhelm and a desire to . start multiple projects simultaneously without seeing them through. The power of Gate 53 lies in its ability to foster commitment and perseverance. By balancing the excitement of new beginnings with the discipline of follow-through, you can harness the full potential of this gate’s energy.

To enhance the frequency of Gate 53, cultivate practices that support intentionality and sustained effort. Engage in goal setting, project planning, or any activity that helps you channel your initiating energy into meaningful pursuits. This period is ideal for reflecting on your long-term aspirations and the steps needed to achieve them. By embracing the process of development, you create a space for sustained growth and impactful achievements.

Gate 53 tasks you with the opportunity to develop resilience and dedication. It is a reminder that true progress often requires persistence and the willingness to navigate challenges. This gate also provides a chance to reflect on how you can use your initiating energy to inspire and lead others. Consider how your ability to embrace new beginnings can positively influence those around you.

Here are some journaling prompts to deepen your understanding and engagement with this transit:

1. Reflect on your ability to embrace new beginnings: How comfortable are you with starting new projects or ventures? Consider how these initiatives can be used to drive your personal and professional growth.

2. Explore your commitment and perseverance: Are there areas in your life where you tend to abandon projects prematurely? Reflect on how you can cultivate more dedication and follow-through.

3. Contemplate your long-term aspirations: How can you use this period of initiation to plan and strategize for the future? Consider the steps you need to take to achieve your goals.

4. Consider your impact on others: How does your ability to initiate and develop influence those around you? Reflect on how you can inspire and support others with your proactive energy.

By aligning with the energy of Gate 53, you can enhance your capacity for resilience, commitment, and purposeful action. This transit offers a valuable opportunity to embrace new beginnings and use them as a foundation for sustained and meaningful progress.

NEW PROMPT!!

Do you know about Tapping? It can be an effective addition to energy work and nervous system regulation. Many of my Mentorship clients include Tapping as part of their daily ritual. You can learn more about Tapping and how to do it by hitting the button bellow.

EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping Prompt for this transit.

“Even though it makes me anxious to start something new and face the unknown, I now trust that each new beginning brings opportunities for growth and alignment. I deeply and completely love and accept myself.” 

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SOLAR TRANSIT

7-13-24

Gate 62

Gate of Details

On July 13, the sun gracefully transits Gate 62, the Gate of Details. During this celestial transit, you are invited to embark on a journey of precision and clarity. Gate 62 encourages a deep exploration of your ability to observe and articulate the minutiae of your experiences, allowing you to channel your energies into creating order and understanding from complexity.

The energy of Gate 62 advocates for embracing the power of detail-oriented thinking. It is a time to focus on the specifics, to delve into the fine points that form the foundation of larger structures. This gate emphasizes the importance of clear communication and the ability to express detailed information accurately. By honing in on the particulars, you gain the capacity to make informed and rational decisions.

Gate 62 may bring feelings of overwhelm or getting lost in the details, creating a desire for perfection that can stall the ability to move forward.  The power of Gate 62 lies in its ability to balance detailed scrutiny with a broader perspective. By resisting the urge to overanalyze, you can harness the full potential of this gate’s energy.

To enhance the frequency of Gate 62, cultivate practices that support clarity and organization. Engage in activities such as journaling, list-making, or any method that helps you systematize your thoughts and observations. This period is ideal for refining your skills in communication and analysis. By embracing the intricacies, you create a space for insightful understanding and precise execution.

Gate 62 tasks you with the opportunity to develop discernment and articulate expression. It is a reminder that true comprehension often requires attention to detail and the ability to convey complex information simply and clearly. This gate also provides a chance to reflect on how you can use your detailed insights to support and inform others. Consider how your ability to focus on specifics can positively influence those around you.

Here are some journaling prompts to deepen your understanding and engagement with this transit:

1. Reflect on your ability to focus on details: How comfortable are you with observing and articulating the minutiae of your experiences? Consider how these details can enhance your understanding and decision-making.

2. Explore your clarity and organization: Are there areas in your life where you tend to get overwhelmed by details? Reflect on how you can cultivate more clarity and a systematic approach.

3. Contemplate your communication skills: How can you use this period of detail orientation to refine your ability to convey information accurately and effectively? Consider the steps you need to take to improve your articulation.

4. Consider your impact on others: How does your ability to focus on details influence those around you? Reflect on how you can support others with your clear and precise insights.

By aligning with the energy of Gate 62, you can enhance your capacity for clarity, organization, and articulate expression. This transit offers a valuable opportunity to embrace the power of details and use them as a foundation for insightful and effective progress.

Gate 62 tasks you with the opportunity to contemplate the bigger picture through the lens of details. Consider how you can take in the enormity of complex systems yet stay focused on the specifics that make the larger understanding possible. Gate 62 is all about honoring the exquisite value of your attention to detail. To understand the bigger picture, envision the larger structures without overwhelm, trusting that day by day, detail by detail, and through attention to the finer points, comprehensive understanding is possible.

NEW PROMPT!!

Do you know about Tapping? It can be an effective addition to energy work and nervous system regulation. Many of my Mentorship clients include Tapping as part of their daily ritual. You can learn more about Tapping and how to do it by hitting the button bellow.

EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping Prompt for this transit.

“Even though it makes me anxious to focus on so many details, I now trust that clarity and organization bring great moments of insight and understanding that help guide me toward greater alignment, and I deeply and completely love and accept myself.” 

Have a great week exploring these transits! Ready to learn more about your Human Design? Hit the buttons below to schedule a reading with me and download the free Human Design information sheets to learn more!

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THE CREATIVE

Twice a month I share quotes from the books, Art is the Highest Form of Hope and The Creative Act. I find perspectives on the creative process to be so meta when it comes to life. We are a creative process and everything we do is subject to the same rules. Creation is non-linear. It's messy. It moves forward and backward. And also gets stuck. Often times we do not realize the purpose of a singular creative process until years later. Creativity likes to surprise us. 

“When something doesn’t go according to plan we have the choice to resist it or to incorporate it.”  - Rick Rubin

I spend more time thinking about resistance than I ever imagined possible. Often, I find myself resistant to resistance itself! This topic frequently arises in conversations with my Mentorship clients, as resistance plays a significant role in viewing creativity as energy. Resistance is where we get stuck. It's the glue, the duct tape, the sap, the flytrap that makes it incredibly difficult to connect with our creativity. Resistance is a trickster, challenging to navigate because our most natural impulse is to resist. We instinctively fight back, force, and push through, trying to grab the wheel and right the ship. However, resistance requires surrender.

Energetically, approaching resistance requires neutrality. And honestly, we are dreadful at finding neutrality! Although we have incredible access to neutrality through energy work and the ability to find and maintain it, we do not start from a place of neutrality. Neutrality is a practice, and one that takes time to master. In energy work, meeting resistance requires trust in our ability to let things move through. By running energy, we create more space for our own energy, which in turn leaves less room for external energies to resist. We can move it through instead of fight. 

Resistance is a trickster because it is nearly impossible to avoid getting caught up in it. Resistance demands acknowledgment before we can let go and allow it to move through. In our creative pursuits, resistance appears, as Rubin writes, when things do not go according to plan. If we are doing it right, this should happen all the time. The struggle of the creative is to reconcile that what we see in our minds will never be completely replicated. Our imagination is perfect; the world is not. We can never create an exact replica of what we perceive in our mind’s eye. A successful piece gets close, but perfection always escapes us. When I view a piece as being perfect, it’s not, but it is as close as one can get.

In essence, our plan goes astray the moment we decide to take action on our inspiration. Artists begin with an altered plan. Experts learn to leverage this, and once the foundation of an idea is established, they let go, stop orchestrating, and begin to listen. This listening is a form of surrender, a place where we find neutrality—what Rubin refers to as incorporating. The same principle applies to viewing our creativity energetically. When we stop forcing, and instead listen, notice, and allow the resistance to move through, it moves and we are free.